# Evergreen State College on The No Agenda Show Evergreen State College comes up in 18 chapters across 15 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2009 to June 2023. - **Chapters:** 18 - **Episodes:** 15 - **Discussed:** June 2009 – June 2023 - **Related topics:** [Furries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/furries.md), [Brett Weinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brett-weinstein.md), [Costumes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costumes.md), [Free Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md), [Graduation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/graduation.md), [Antifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antifa.md), [Associate Producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-producer.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Black Lives Matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md) ## Chapters 1–18 of 18 ### Furry Community, Megyn Kelly and Evergreen State - **Episode:** [1560: Connectionism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1560-connectionism.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-01 - **Time:** 1:25:20–1:27:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1560-connectionism/chapter/furry-community-megyn-kelly-and-evergreen-state.md A discussion about the "furry" community arises, referencing a conversation with Megyn Kelly regarding Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's policies on public performances. The hosts defend the community as generally harmless while noting the presence of furries at an Evergreen State College graduation. One of the hosts claims to be a "furry expert" due to the number of producers from that community who support the show. Keywords: [furries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/furries.md), [megyn kelly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/megyn-kelly.md), [ron desantis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-desantis.md), [evergreen state college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evergreen-state-college.md), [graduation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/graduation.md) ### Brett Weinstein, Podcast Indexing and Joe Rogan - **Episode:** [1386: Frankenjab](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1386-frankenjab.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-30 - **Time:** 1:48:23–1:50:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1386-frankenjab/chapter/brett-weinstein-podcast-indexing-and-joe-rogan.md Biologist Brett Weinstein has expressed interest in the Podcast Index and Podcasting 2.0 initiatives following a Twitter exchange. Weinstein, known for the Evergreen State College controversy, is reportedly discussing these new distribution technologies with Joe Rogan. The hosts hope this connection will bring more mainstream creators into the decentralized podcasting ecosystem. Keywords: [brett weinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brett-weinstein.md), [heather heying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heather-heying.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [evergreen state college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evergreen-state-college.md) ### Bret Weinstein Clubhouse Incident, Intellectual Dark Web - **Episode:** [1326: Freedom Bracelet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1326-freedom-bracelet.md) - **Published:** 2021-03-04 - **Time:** 2:12:31–2:17:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1326-freedom-bracelet/chapter/bret-weinstein-clubhouse-incident-intellectual-dark-web.md Biologist Bret Weinstein was involved in a contentious "coup" on the Clubhouse app, where he was interrogated by moderators regarding his views on race and white supremacy. Weinstein, known for his departure from Evergreen State College, was criticized for his defensive response. The incident highlighted tensions between the app's original Black creator community and the influx of "Intellectual Dark Web" figures. Keywords: [bret Weinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bret-weinstein.md), [clubhouse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clubhouse.md), intellectual dark web, [evergreen state college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evergreen-state-college.md), [white supremacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-supremacy.md) ### Red Bull Executive Purge, Diversity and Inclusion Conflict - **Episode:** [1262: Use Your Words!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1262-use-your-words.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-23 - **Time:** 2:02:55–2:05:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1262-use-your-words/chapter/red-bull-executive-purge-diversity-and-inclusion-conflict.md Red Bull reportedly fired several high-level executives who were pushing for diversity and inclusion initiatives within the company. The hosts compare this to the situation at Evergreen State College and advocate for companies to expel "troublemakers." They also mention Unherd.com as a potential recruitment site for non-"woke" workers. Keywords: [red bull](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-bull.md), [diversity and inclusion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity-and-inclusion.md), [corporate culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-culture.md), [evergreen state college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evergreen-state-college.md), unheard ### Eric Weinstein, Evergreen State College, Protest Waves - **Episode:** [1253: Trained Marxist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1253-trained-marxist.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-25 - **Time:** 18:29–22:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1253-trained-marxist/chapter/eric-weinstein-evergreen-state-college-protest-waves.md Biologist Eric Weinstein discussed his experience being forced off the Evergreen State College campus during radical student protests. He identified three distinct groups involved in modern civil unrest: under-informed activists, professional agent provocateurs who target high-end retail, and opportunistic looters. Weinstein argues these movements are distinct from traditional civil rights efforts. Keywords: [eric weinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-weinstein.md), [evergreen state college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evergreen-state-college.md), [black lives matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [antifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antifa.md), [looting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/looting.md) ### Brett Weinstein, Evergreen State College, Campus Protests - **Episode:** [953: His Name is Nimrod](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/953-his-name-is-nimrod.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-06 - **Time:** 41:00–43:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/953-his-name-is-nimrod/chapter/brett-weinstein-evergreen-state-college-campus-protests.md Biology professor Brett Weinstein is pursuing a $4 million lawsuit against Evergreen State College following racially charged protests on campus. Weinstein was targeted after refusing to participate in a "Day of Absence" where white faculty were encouraged to leave. He alleges the college failed to protect staff and fostered a hostile environment where protesters searched cars for him and barricaded administrators. Keywords: [brett weinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brett-weinstein.md), [evergreen state college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evergreen-state-college.md), [campus protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campus-protests.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md), [lawsuits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuits.md) ### Campus Violence, Language as Violence Theory - **Episode:** [945: Jiggabits](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/945-jiggabits.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-09 - **Time:** 2:04:22–2:11:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/945-jiggabits/chapter/campus-violence-language-as-violence-theory.md Professor Matt Manuel testified before a Senate committee regarding the rise of violence on college campuses like Evergreen and Berkeley. He argued that millennial students increasingly view offensive language as a form of physical violence, which they then use to justify physical "self-defense" against speakers they disagree with. Keywords: [evergreen state college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evergreen-state-college.md), campus violence, [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md), [tolerance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tolerance.md) ### Evergreen State College Protests and LARPing - **Episode:** [934: Weaponized Tech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/934-weaponized-tech.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-01 - **Time:** 2:51:00–2:57:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/934-weaponized-tech/chapter/evergreen-state-college-protests-and-larping.md The student protests at Evergreen State College are characterized as a "Live Action Role-Playing" (LARPing) exercise that has spiraled out of control. Audio clips feature students shouting at administrators about "whiteness" and demanding reparations for slavery. The hosts argue the administration's refusal to set boundaries has fueled the hysteria. Keywords: [evergreen state college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evergreen-state-college.md), [larping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larping.md), [reparations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reparations.md), [racial tension](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racial-tension.md), [whiteness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whiteness.md) ### Evergreen State College Protest, Race-Based Campus Exclusion - **Episode:** [933: Learn Russian!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/933-learn-russian.md) - **Published:** 2017-05-28 - **Time:** 1:09:04–1:12:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/933-learn-russian/chapter/evergreen-state-college-protest-race-based-campus-exclusion.md Protests erupted at Evergreen State College after Professor Brett Weinstein refused to participate in a "Day of Absence" where white students and faculty were asked to leave campus. Weinstein, who viewed the event as racist, faced demands for his resignation from students who accused him of supporting white privilege. Keywords: [evergreen state college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evergreen-state-college.md), [brett weinstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brett-weinstein.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), [white privilege](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-privilege.md), [campus protest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campus-protest.md) ### Evergreen Alumni Reactions, Experimental School History - **Episode:** [933: Learn Russian!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/933-learn-russian.md) - **Published:** 2017-05-28 - **Time:** 1:16:19–1:22:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/933-learn-russian/chapter/evergreen-alumni-reactions-experimental-school-history.md Alumni of Evergreen State College expressed distress over the recent campus unrest, leading to calls for citizens to complain to the Washington State Legislature. Evergreen is noted for its history as an experimental liberal arts school with no traditional grading system, allowing students to define their own degree paths. Keywords: [evergreen state college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evergreen-state-college.md), washington state legislature, [liberal arts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liberal-arts.md), grading system, montessori ### Furries for No Agenda, Graduation Anecdote - **Episode:** [574: Make Happy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/574-make-happy.md) - **Published:** 2013-12-15 - **Time:** 59:32–1:02:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/574-make-happy/chapter/furries-for-no-agenda-graduation-anecdote.md A listener suggests starting a "Furries for No Agenda" group. John C. Dvorak recalls seeing furries at a graduation ceremony at Evergreen State College. The hosts discuss the high cost of furry costumes and debunk the misconception that the community primarily uses the suits for sexual activity. Keywords: [furries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/furries.md), [evergreen state college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evergreen-state-college.md), role-playing, [costumes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costumes.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md) ### No Agenda Producer Credits, Furry Culture Tangent - **Episode:** [508: Lonely Crazies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies.md) - **Published:** 2013-04-28 - **Time:** 23:45–35:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/508-lonely-crazies/chapter/no-agenda-producer-credits-furry-culture-tangent.md A donor thank-you segment for executive producer Heinrich Jaeger transitions into a discussion about "furry" culture at Evergreen State College. The hosts recount anecdotes of students attending graduation ceremonies in animal costumes, debating the sexual nature of the subculture. The segment also mentions the upcoming Hamvention in Dayton, Ohio, and the show's "value for value" funding model. Keywords: [evergreen state college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evergreen-state-college.md), [furries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/furries.md), heinrich jaeger, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [hamvention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamvention.md) ### Producer Donations, Knighthoods, and Evergreen State College - **Episode:** [398: Zombie Gun](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/398-zombie-gun.md) - **Published:** 2012-04-08 - **Time:** 20:21–27:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/398-zombie-gun/chapter/producer-donations-knighthoods-and-evergreen-state-college.md The hosts thank several executive producers for their financial support, including a significant $800 donation from Chad Biederman. A discussion about job references leads to an anecdote about Evergreen State College in Washington, where it is claimed the school will verify a degree in any field a graduate claims to have. The hosts offer to act as professional references for their own high-level donors. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [evergreen state college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evergreen-state-college.md), reference, [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md) ### Associate Producer Credits for Small Donors and Students - **Episode:** [148: Adam Gets Kicked Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/148-adam-gets-kicked-out.md) - **Published:** 2009-11-15 - **Time:** 1:13:49–1:16:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/148-adam-gets-kicked-out/chapter/associate-producer-credits-for-small-donors-and-students.md In response to a letter from a student at the University of Arkansas, the hosts agree to allow regular small donors to list themselves as "Associate Producers" on their resumes. They discuss the flexibility of modern credentials, with Dvorak mentioning that schools like Evergreen State College often vouch for various student claims. The hosts offer to vouch for listeners who use the producer title professionally. Keywords: [associate producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-producer.md), [resume](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resume.md), [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [university of arkansas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-arkansas.md), [evergreen state college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evergreen-state-college.md) ### Evergreen State College, American Commencement Traditions - **Episode:** [104: Furries Forever](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/104-furries-forever.md) - **Published:** 2009-06-14 - **Time:** 22:07–24:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/104-furries-forever/chapter/evergreen-state-college-american-commencement-traditions.md A host describes attending the commencement ceremony for his son at Evergreen State College, noting that such elaborate ceremonies are a uniquely American tradition. The discussion compares US graduation customs, involving caps, gowns, and valedictorian speeches, to the more subdued degree-granting processes in Europe. Keywords: [evergreen state college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evergreen-state-college.md), [commencement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commencement.md), [graduation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/graduation.md), [traditions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/traditions.md), academic regalia ### Obama Worship, Corporate Poet at Graduation - **Episode:** [104: Furries Forever](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/104-furries-forever.md) - **Published:** 2009-06-14 - **Time:** 24:36–27:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/104-furries-forever/chapter/obama-worship-corporate-poet-at-graduation.md During the Evergreen State College graduation, a speaker reportedly urged students to "help Obama," framing the presidency as a cause for the youth to support. The keynote speaker, David Whyte, a "corporate poet," was introduced with a degree in "zoology," which the hosts mock for its mispronunciation and perceived lack of academic rigor. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [evergreen state college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evergreen-state-college.md), david whyte, corporate poet, [commencement speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commencement-speech.md) ### Furry Subculture, Real-Life Animal Costumes - **Episode:** [104: Furries Forever](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/104-furries-forever.md) - **Published:** 2009-06-14 - **Time:** 30:07–33:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/104-furries-forever/chapter/furry-subculture-real-life-animal-costumes.md The hosts discuss the presence of "furries" at the Evergreen State College commencement, including individuals dressed as a panda and a bunny. They explore the definition of the furry subculture as a lifestyle involving animal personas and costumes. An anecdote is shared about a school that allegedly isolated furries into a club only to identify and expel them. Keywords: [furries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/furries.md), [subculture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subculture.md), [evergreen state college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evergreen-state-college.md), [costumes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costumes.md), [lifestyle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lifestyle.md) ### Mimi Dvorak, Spice Book and Show Outro - **Episode:** [103: Taylor Swift Sucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/103-taylor-swift-sucks.md) - **Published:** 2009-06-11 - **Time:** 1:00:21–1:02:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/103-taylor-swift-sucks/chapter/mimi-dvorak-spice-book-and-show-outro.md John Dvorak discusses a new book about spices written by his wife, Mimi, which provides background on global spicing theories. The show concludes with Adam Curry preparing for a trip to New York and Dvorak attending his son's graduation from Evergreen State College. 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